Baruka

Baruka is a major antagonist in the Solo Leveling anime, specifically appearing in Season 2 as the boss of the Red Gate Dungeon during the Red Gate arc.

He is the leader of the Ice Elves, a race of intelligent, sadistic magic beasts that inhabit the frozen dungeon. In the anime, Baruka stands out for his striking and eerie appearance: he has cold blue skin, long snow-white spiky hair, blank white eyes that give him a menacing, otherworldly look, a cruel smile often on his face, black fingernails, and a distinctive purple leaf or flower-like pattern on his forehead that marks him as the leader. He wears a furry white-and-blue parka (or winter tailcoat) that blends perfectly with the snowy environment.

Personality-wise, Baruka is egotistical, boastful, and highly intelligent for a monster. He takes sadistic pleasure in hunting and killing humans, frequently taunting his opponents during battle and showing tactical cunning—he quickly realizes Sung Jinwoo isn't a typical human.

In the anime (particularly in Episode 2 of Season 2), he confronts Jinwoo and his team, offering a chilling deal to spare Jinwoo if he hands over his companions, before engaging in an intense boss fight where he wields dual daggers with deadly speed and ice-based abilities. This encounter highlights one of Jinwoo's early major challenges as he grows stronger.

Overall, Baruka is a visually striking and formidable foe that emphasizes the escalating threats in the series' world!